One question that a lot of single people have what it comes to foster care is whether they are able to become a foster parent. Thankfully, the answer is yes! However, since being a single foster parent is somewhat different from being a married foster parent, it is important that you are prepared for all … Read more2 Tips For Being A Single Foster Parent
Beginning a journey as a foster care family is no small feat. It’s downright heroic when you really think about it. Any act that requires such bravery should be applauded and supported, and a family who will rally around the idea can contribute to its success. But how do you prepare the extended family for … Read moreFoster Care and the Extended Family
Treat your foster care family to a scavenger hunt this holiday season. It’s a great way to enjoy some holiday cheer without spending a lot of money or consuming excess calories. Plus, it will give you a break from too much screen time. Here are 3 themes that will help draw your family closer together. … Read more3 Holiday Theme Scavenger Hunts for Your Foster Care Family
Making the transition from a long break back to being a student again can be tough no matter what grade your foster kids are in. However, a little bit of pre-planning, and a touch of organization, can make the difference between them feeling scattered, and feeling like they’ve got this. If your kids need to … Read moreFoster Parent Tips: 5 Back-To-School Routines To Put in Place Early
Statistics show that there are approximately 443,000 children in foster care in the United States. Foster care can provide love, care, and support that every child needs and, at the same time, give an experience of growth and learning for the foster parents. Here are some benefits of foster care for both the foster child … Read moreBenefits of Foster Care
Today’s society is always so rushed. We always seem to be in some form of chaos, whether we are in the middle of doings things, thinking about the things we haven’t done, or planning the things that we need to do. We have to remember however, that those things, tasks, meetings, deadlines, chores, and everything … Read moreCreative Ways to Spend Quality Time with Your Foster Family
If you have a preschooler or kindergartener, you’re probably thinking about ways to teach him to read effectively. You want the best for your foster kids but you get confused about how to go about teaching literacy to them. Your child’s teacher mentioned that your child is falling behind and it’s causing stress. Remember that … Read moreBest Books for Teaching Little Ones to Read
Most foster care children get more than their share of disappointment in life. Now, COVID-19 is adding to the load. As a foster parent, you can help them develop coping skills and transform unfortunate events into learning opportunities to deal with disappointment. Graduations, birthday parties, play dates, and school events have all been disrupted by … Read moreHelping Foster Care Children to Deal with Disappointment
Congratulations! By simply researching and attempting to learn about the foster care system and becoming a foster parent in Texas, you are already among a unique set of peers that values the lives and experiences of children you may have never met. Just by being here today, you are engaging in something special. While special … Read moreDiscovering the Journey of Becoming a Foster Parent In Texas
There are several steps involved before you can become a foster parent in Texas. The first step is the most important – making sure you carefully assess an agency before choosing one. Think about some of the steps you would go through to select a family doctor or a real estate agent. It’s the same … Read moreThe Most Important Step: Finding the Right Foster Family Agency